Auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday nights for the Opelousas Little Theatre's annual Showcase.

The showcase, the traditional launch of the theater's annual season, is a variety talent show. People with almost any talent are welcome to try out.

"We are looking for singers, actors, musicians of all kinds and all things art," said Walter Duncan McBride, this year's Showcase director.

Dana Reed, a long-time director, said that by "all things art," he means just that.

"One year we had a man who stacked cups as his act. We've had magicians – almost any kind of talent you can imagine," Reed said.

There is also no age limit. "We have always had some younger guys and gals and performers as old as 90," McBride said.

While the showcase is an opportunity for actors and artists young and old to strut their stuff, McBride said it is also a great way for him and other directors with the company to spot rising talent.

"It is a chance for the directors to hopefully populate their current season of shows with the area's best performers," McBride said.

Those shows will range from dramas, comedies and musicals to the traditional summer children's performance.

The auditions for the showcase will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Opelousas Little Theatre building in South City Park, directly behind the Central Fire Station on Union Street.

Reed said those who plan to sing a song should bring their own sheet music.

Those who make the cut will be invited to rehearsals for the 2015 Showcase during the first two weeks in January with the two-to-three-hour show running for eight performances during the last two weekends in January.

"So, if you may be interested in doing your thing on our humble stage, we invite you to our open auditions," McBride said. "If you or yours would like to participate in community theatre, please attend. We look forward to your visit."